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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Elvis Moves Out through Finale).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Marcus, who is the focus in the song "Sail Away"?
(a) The Africans.
(b) The slaves.
(c) The confidence man.
(d) The listener.

2. What song does Marcus claim is Robert Johnson's most terrifying song?
(a) "Me and the Devil Blues."
(b) "Walking Blues."
(c) "Stones in My Passway."
(d) "Come on in My Kitchen."

3. What betrayal does the song "Tears of Rage" convey?
(a) Americans betrayed by the promise for success.
(b) America betrayed by those who refuse it.
(c) A husband betrayed by his wife.
(d) A man betrayed by his best friend.

4. Who sang "I tried and I failed / And I feel like going home" (154)?
(a) Hank Williams.
(b) Carl Perkins.
(c) Elvis Presley.
(d) Charlie Rich.

5. Who wrote Why Are We in Vietnam?
(a) Norman Mailer.
(b) Erich Segal.
(c) Harmonica Frank.
(d) Lyndon Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did some bullies call Elvis before he was a star and had grown side burns?

2. What does Marcus say failure mean to Americans in "Robert Johnson -1938"?

3. How did Harmonica Frank get his name?

4. What type of audience does Marcus believe Randy Newman attracts?

5. According to the Prologue, why are Harmonica Frank and Robert Johnson included in Mystery Train?

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